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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 19h

New episode with Elliott Payne, President of the Minneapolis City Council. We bike and talk about issues at stake in the 2025 city election. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch on YouTube.

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poetforpeace.bsky.social @poetforpeace.bsky.social · 1d

Other than “more units, more units, more units” not sure where he stands on the important issues of Ward 1 & the city?

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Liam Davis Temple @liam2manynames.bsky.social · 1d

Has voted from Ward 3 since 2017, constantly talks about how bad the Ward and city is, and then won’t respond to voter guides. It’s clear Brian Strahan has no respect for Ward 1 residents. sahanjournal.com/democracy-po...

Brian Strahan didn’t respond to the survey

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RedsPaintings @redspaintings.bsky.social · 2d

Great wknd canvassing for @elliottpayne.org . A common theme I've noticed is how appreciative my neighbors are of his responsiveness and willingness to hear their concerns. So many people I've met door-knocking talk about the one-on-one conversations they've had with our dedicated council member.

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · 2d

The grouo door knocking today with TakeAction Minnesota & @omarfatehmn.com

Come join us at an upcoming door knock: www.mobilize.us/neighborsfor...

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poetforpeace.bsky.social @poetforpeace.bsky.social · 4d

Teams combined 2 of 18 with runners in scoring position - very Twins like

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poetforpeace.bsky.social @poetforpeace.bsky.social · 5d

I also read in the thread many excuses and minimization of the importance of honest, clear and transparent communication regarding their candidate.

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Liam Davis Temple @liam2manynames.bsky.social · 5d

Brian Strahan supporters are making the case on the I Love NE FB group (the bad one) to vote for Brian because he’s liked by republicans. When the person initially making this point tried to then distance it from saying Trump supporters like him, the Trump supporting moderator confirmed it.

Jill Davis: “Conor Hesch Sounds like you like Brian. But the fact remains, he has not lived in Ward 1 until the last month. He has not been upfront about his residency. Quite honestly, I don't find it a bonus point to have Republicans supporting your candidate.”

Anonymous member 619: “Conor Hesch Wow the Trump voters like him? He's perfect for our city council then?”

Conor Hesch: “Anonymous member 619 | doubt Trump-fans like Brian but I know some moderate republicans who do.”

Katrina Johnson Moderator: “Conor Hesch This Trump fan likes him.”

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Elliott Payne - Minneapolis Ward 1 @ward1.minneapolismn.gov · 13d

Today was the bridge dedication to rename the 10th Ave bridge for Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic. Senator Dziedzic is deeply missed and we are all so grateful for everything she did serving our community.

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · 15d

Kicked off #weekwithoutdriving like I do everyday by biking to City Hall!

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poetforpeace.bsky.social @poetforpeace.bsky.social · 25d

@engy5150.bsky.social

Dan fired up and ready to early vote this morning!

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Doron Clark @doronclark.bsky.social · Sep 13

Reminder:

Senator Doron Clark @senatordoronclark.bsky.social · Aug 30

Minnesota will remain a safe place for our trans friends and neighbors. You are welcome and needed in Minnesota.

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poetforpeace.bsky.social @poetforpeace.bsky.social · Sep 13

Congratulations to Brazil for doing what we calamitously couldn’t do here.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · Sep 10

Charlie Kirk called me a ‘lunatic’ and a ‘prostitute’ and demanded I be deported.

Nothing, *nothing*, justifies killing him, or robbing his kids of their dad.

We don’t know the identity or motive of the shooter but murder can *never* be the response to political disagreements.

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · Sep 10

Thank you @naomikritzer.bsky.social!

“Elliott is endorsed by the DFL and by basically every progressive group in the city. He’s been a major advocate for transit and for police reform, and has passed a number of tenant protections, like extending the pre-eviction notice period from 14 days to 30.”

Naomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · Sep 10

Election 2025: Minneapolis City Council, Ward 1.

naomikritzer.com/2025/09/10/e...

Election 2025: Minneapolis City Council, Ward 1

I’m happy to bring you another pretty quick one. The tl;dr is to vote for incumbent Elliott Payne, but you can read the whole thing and it won’t take long. Elliott Payne (DFL-endorsed, …

naomikritzer.com

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · Sep 7

Out on the doors in NE Park this afternoon talking to neighbors.

Come join for an upcoming door knock: www.mobilize.us/neighborsfor...

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poetforpeace.bsky.social @poetforpeace.bsky.social · Sep 5

Goodbye to Palmer’s: A Requiem for Minneapolis’s Weirdest and Wonderfullest Bar - racketmn.com/goodbye-to-p...

Goodbye to Palmer’s: A Requiem for Minneapolis’s Weirdest and Wonderfullest Bar - Racket

The landmark West Bank bar will close in 10 days. Here's why that happened—and what will be lost.

racketmn.com

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · Sep 4

Be like Christy and request one for your yard! www.elliottpayne.org/yard-sign-re...

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poetforpeace.bsky.social @poetforpeace.bsky.social · Aug 29

Set aside any political calculus other than to enhance everyone’s safety through prohibiting the sale/ownership of military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. End the singular American crisis.

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · Aug 27

I’m committed to doing everything in my power to build a world where our children don’t have to fear getting shot when they go to school, and I hope you’ll join me.

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · Aug 27

Two days in a row we’ve had mass shootings involving people using weapons of war to inflict violence and pain on our community. It doesn’t have to be with this way. We don’t have to live in a society that allows people to own weapons like this.

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Jill Davis @jdavismpls.bsky.social · Aug 29

To Anyone in Elected Office:
You were elected to take action, not to take up space. Our children are being killed while praying in Church. This is the time to take action, not be complacent. This is the time to take Bold Action. Be Courageous and Meet the Moment. Save our kids!

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Tina Smith @smith.senate.gov · Aug 28

I dare you to go to Annunciation School and tell our grieving community, in effect, guns don’t kill kids, antidepressants do.

Just shut up. Stop peddling bullshit. You should be fired.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Aug 28

RFK Jr on the mass shooting in Minnesota: "We're launching studies on the potential contribution of some of the SSRI drugs and some of the other psychiatric drugs that might be contributing to violence."

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poetforpeace.bsky.social @poetforpeace.bsky.social · Aug 26

Hamline grads (1980, 2000 & 2020) represent at Liam’s birthday/fundraiser for Council President Elliott Payne
@liam2manynames.bsky.social @doronclark.bsky.social @elliottpayne.org

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Liam Davis Temple @liam2manynames.bsky.social · Aug 24

They can take away the DFL endorsement, but can’t take away us. It’s going to take all of us working hard hitting the doors this fall to get a new Mayor.

Come to my fundraiser for @elliottpayne.org tomorrow from 6-8 PM and learn how to get involved in Ward 1 and make a difference this election.

Liam’s birthday fundraiser Monday August 25 from 6-8 PM at 2054 St Anthony Parkway

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